SMETA Auditor, UK

NSF; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing organization is hiring a qualified SMETA Auditor in the UK. This role involves conducting SMETA audits, planning and organizing audits efficiently, and reporting findings. Applicants should hold a university degree and relevant auditor qualifications, possess strong communication skills, and be willing to travel extensively. Excellent report writing abilities and knowledge of labor laws are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• University-level degree in any subject required.
• APSCA Registered Auditor or similar qualification needed.
• Lead Auditor qualification ideally to SA 8000 or CSR standards.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills necessary.
• Willingness to travel extensively is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 2 and 4 pillar SMETA audits.
• Logistical planning for assigned audits.
• Summarize and evaluate audit findings.
• Submit audit reports per scheme requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with key team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Report writing skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of labor laws

Education

University-level degree

Job description

Overview

We're hiring a qualified SMETA Auditor in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 2 and 4 pillar SMETA audits
• Represent NSF with the designated clients
• Logistical, cost effective planning of all assigned audits
• Develop effective audit plans for the completion of assigned audits within a specific timeframe
• Summarize and evaluate audit findings
• Communicate recorded non-conformances with client site management or appropriate client representatives
• Submit audit reports according to scheme requirements and NSF's defined KPIs
• Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members, including audit delivery and key account team members
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• University-level degree - any subject
• APSCA (Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors) Registered Auditor (RA) or Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA), Lead Social Compliance Auditor training, SA 8000, SMETA or similar experience
• Lead Auditor qualification, ideally to SA 8000, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or ISO 26000 requirements
• Knowledge of and previous working exposure to quality management and technical systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including reading, writing and verbal proficiency in English
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Good preparation, organization, planning and record keeping skills
• Accurate, methodical and organised
• Excellent report writing skills with quick turnaround time (10 days to submit final report from audit closing)
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Sound knowledge of applicable labour laws and H&S regulations
• Understanding and demonstration of competence with the required audit process and methodology relevant to the audit schemes
• Ability to verify and triangulate information of objective evidence during an audit process
• Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of relevant laws, standards and systems (management and technical) in practice

All applicants must submit applicable certificates or proof of completion to be considered.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.